Discover Bermuda!
It is nice to discover Bermuda on a great Caribbean destination. Bermuda archipelago is 600 miles due East of Cape Hatters in North Carolina. It is isolated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between America and Europe. It is spotlessly clean, quaint, orderly and extra ordinarily pretty. For sometime it was a navigational point for Spain and played a significant role in keeping the North Atlantic sea lanes open during World War II. It has historic forts and historical places worth visiting.
Host to 65,000 natives and immigrants, Bermuda boasts of having the most number of churches per square mile than any place worldwide for varied religions and religious traditions. It's noted to be an attractive option for offshore investments due to its well-developed banking and insurance system and no tax policy.
Many of Bermuda’s cultures are British influenced and English style in many aspects. It is still customary for people to politely greet each other in the street, even strangers.
The Bermudas are at their coldest in the winter, and warmest in the summer. Famous activities are golf links, bike trails and sailing in many secluded inlets. Walking tours in its rolling countryside are also popular. Under its vast water, there is a treasure trove of shipwrecks to be explored as well as abundant and well-developed coral reefs.
Hamilton, its capital is a shopping hub where you practically find anything you need. Prices are generally high yet it is commensurate with high quality products. The US Dollar, which is generally accepted; is at par with the Bermudian dollar. Because of its proximity to most major cities in the East Coast of the U.S, Bermuda is a popular cruise destination.
Bermuda's National Gallery is one of best places to see. It introduces visual arts and culture in Bermuda. Situated in the second floor of City Hall and Arts Center in Hamilton showcases national art collection, both Bermuda and world arts.
Rum cakes of different varieties are popular in Bermuda along with its other delicacies. Only rum cakes from Bermuda always made the ‘Bermuda Rum Gosling Black Seal traditional rum cake’, coconut rum, banana rum, rum and ginger chocolate rum cakes.
Expect activities such as Deep sea fishing, Dolphin quest, Helmet Dive, and Bones Fly Fishing, Horseback ridding, island excursions, and tennis/racquet sports. Underwater photography, skydiving are widely sought-after activities by young & old enthusiasts.
Best locations for a Bermuda Caribbean destination are Devonshire Parish, Hamilton Parish, Paquet Parish, Sandys Parish, Southampton Parish, St. George Parish, Warwick Parish, Amos Art Studios Galleries & museum
Mode of transports from Hamilton can be ships or private yacht which mostly anchors at St. George. West End Bermuda third port of call is where the Royal Naval Dockyard is located. It was then the British Royal Head Quarters since 1995 was restored as a mini-village to preserve heritage.
Bermuda has extensive road networks, but in getting around by road visitors may not drive cars in Bermuda. Instead motorcycles and scooters are allowed which are all metered like taxis.
Tobacco products can be imported from Bermuda without securing permits. Visitors may carry prescribed drugs upon arrival provided their for personal use. However importation of some fruits and vegetables are prohibited.